Cumin Seed typically grows to a height of 30-50 cm and has thin, feathery leaves and small, white or pink flowers. The oil is extracted from the seeds through steam distillation and it is yellow or amber in color.
Cumin Seed Essential Oil is extracted from the dried seeds of the cumin plant (Cuminum cyminum), an annual herb that is native to the eastern Mediterranean and parts of Asia. The plant typically grows to a height of 30-50 cm. And it has thin, feathery leaves and small, white or pink flowers. To extract the oil, people use steam distillation on the seeds, which produces a yellow or amber-colored oil.
Cumin Seed Essential Oil has a warm, spicy aroma and is commonly used in cooking, particularly in Middle Eastern and Indian cuisine. Many people believe that it possesses antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. It can be useful for skin care and for the treatment of respiratory conditions like asthma and bronchitis. One can use it as a natural remedy for nausea and other digestive problems.
Botanical Name : Cuminum cyminum
CAS# : 84775-51-9
Origin : Western Asia
Method of Extraction : Steam Distillation
Source : Dried Seeds
Solubility : Soluble in Oil
Color & Odor : yellow or amber in color with warm, spicy, and nutty aroma
Constituents : Monoterpenes beta-pinene, p-cymene and gamma-terpinene, terpenoid aldehydes cuminic aldehyde and the isomeric menthadien carboxaldehydes
Specific Gravity : Between 0.895 and 0.925
Flash Point: 53°c
Optical Rotation : Between +3 and +8
Major Constituents : α–Pinene, limonene, cineole, linalool, linalyl acetate, and α-terpineole
Cumin Seed Essential Oil has a wide range of applications and benefits, some of the most notable include:
It’s important to note that Cumin Seed Essential Oil should be used with caution as it can be strong and may irritate the skin if used in high concentrations. Always consult a healthcare professional before using any essential oil.
